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Tue, 03/18/2025 - 11:04
The move brings the possibility of landmines being reintroduced along NATO's eastern flank.
Tue, 03/18/2025 - 10:28
57 MEPs from five political groups are urging the Commission to defend the Audiovisual Media Services Directive against the US.
Tue, 03/18/2025 - 09:30
Rural communities are more than energy consumers—they are critical contributors to Europe’s industrial and energy ecosystem.
Tue, 03/18/2025 - 07:25
In today’s edition of The Capitals, read about France's nuclear energy buildup potentially being backed by a state loan, Rwanda cutting diplomatic ties with Belgium as EU sanctions take effect, the Hungarian parliament moving to ban pride parades, and so much more.
Tue, 03/18/2025 - 06:59
A report by Liberties names Italy as one of five EU “dismantlers” -alongside Bulgaria, Croatia, Romania, and Slovakia- that “intentionally undermine the rule of law.
Tue, 03/18/2025 - 06:53
Kigali considers that Belgium has "taken sides" against Rwanda in its conflict with DRC.
Tue, 03/18/2025 - 06:02
Friedrich Merz's debt-funded investment package is still facing unknowns, that could sink the legislation and doom his chancellorship.
Tue, 03/18/2025 - 06:00
Kallas' plan includes spending €5 billion on 2 million rounds of large-calibre artillery ammunition this year.
Tue, 03/18/2025 - 06:00
Russia’s economy is likely resilient enough to maintain its war on Ukraine for the foreseeable future – even if additional EU sanctions are imposed.
Tue, 03/18/2025 - 06:00
The project aimed at restoring marine biodiversity could also be beneficial to fishermen in the long term.
Tue, 03/18/2025 - 06:00
Less than 10 years after the death of the European Alcohol and Health Forum, NGOs and the industry are still blaming each other for the stalled discussions on regulating the alcohol sector.
Tue, 03/18/2025 - 04:24
Palestinian health ministry officials reporting at least 100 dead. A White House spokesperson said Israel had consulted the US administration before it carried out the strikes, which the military said targeted mid-level Hamas commanders.
Mon, 03/17/2025 - 20:53
As Trump inexplicably dismantles arguably America's strongest soft power tool in the form of foreign aid, Europe has both an opportunity - and, frankly, an obligation - to step up.
Mon, 03/17/2025 - 18:33
A long term contract would cap prices at around €100 per megawatt-hour, the Élysées indicated after France's Nuclear Policy Council met.
Mon, 03/17/2025 - 16:24
As Americans gripe about supermarket egg prices, suppliers have tried going hunting in Europe – but without much success.
Mon, 03/17/2025 - 15:31
Existing climate protection measures can only be replaced by a new measure that is scientifically proven to be just as effective, said Thomas Heilmann.
Mon, 03/17/2025 - 15:20
“All these metals are essential for defence,” say leaked drafts of the pending European Commission action plan.
Mon, 03/17/2025 - 15:17
Von der Leyen's letter also announced an additional €3 billion in EU funding for the implementation of the Pact from 2025 to 2027.
Mon, 03/17/2025 - 13:13
Platforms fails to assess and address actual harms and negative effects on its functioning, a new civil society-led analysis has argued.
Mon, 03/17/2025 - 12:52
Farmers and other food producers turn to regulators over a highly concentrated market, where much power rests in the hands of a few large grocery chains.
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